How Technology Can Help Your Fleet In Winter

We are now in the middle of a typical Scottish winter where any company that runs a fleet of vehicles is likely to have faced some issues due to weather. We have had rain, gales, ice and snow that have caused problems on the road network including road closures and diversions due to snow and landslides. Winter typically sees more issues on the roads and therefore, increases transportation costs and causes delivery delays.

The weather also increases stress to your vehicles as the cold weather can freeze hydraulics and reduce battery efficiency which can result in vans and lorries needing jump-started.

On particularly cold and wet days, nobody wants to do the walkaround checks to ensure the fleet is in tip top condition.

Technology that Improves Fleet Efficiency

Technology can be used to improve fleet efficiency, reduce costs, monitor fleet health, monitor driver safety and so much more.

Daily Vehicle Checks

Simplify paper-based inspections with the Webfleet Vehicle Check app. This allows fleet managers to see that checks are done on time and then schedule any fixes that are required immediately. One app can improve fleet and driver safety.

MANTIS Vehicle CCTV

The purpose of vehicle CCTV is not spy on your staff but to improve driver safety, improve fleet compliance and operational efficiency.  Footage can be used for insurance claims, the cameras can be used to show drivers areas of the lorry that are normally blind spots, and fleet managers can use it to see where driver training is required. It can even be set up to alert you of harsh breaking, collisions and unsafe driving behaviours.

GPS Tracking

GPS tracking systems allow fleet managers to see where their fleet is at all times.  This can alert you to delays so that you can contact your client if there delivery is going to be delayed. 

Fleet Scheduling & Routing Software

Managing jobs for your fleet can be a challenge without the right tools. From coordinating schedules to maintaining real-time communication, businesses often struggle with inefficiencies, missed deadlines and customer dissatisfaction. Fleet Scheduling and Routing software simplifies all these processes.  It provides an all-in-one platform to plan, assign and track jobs seamlessly, ensuring your fleet runs like a well-oiled machine.

Whether you’re a delivery service, field maintenance provider or any business relying on mobile teams, combining Webfleet with a PRO Driver Terminal or the Webfleet Work App, will save your business time, reduce costs and keep your operations running smoothly. 

This is only a small sample of the things modern fleet software can do to help improve your business so it is advisable to get in touch with a fleet management company that can advise the best tools for your specific needs and budget. 

Technology Benefits in Winter

Of course, fleet software benefits your fleet all year round but with an increase in breakdowns due to cold weather, and delayed deliveries due to closed roads caused by snow or landslides, software like GPS tracking and cab CCTV become invaluable during the winter.  These tools benefit your business, can help your drivers who are dealing with difficult conditions and improve customer satisfaction.